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The Daily Iowan

The independent newspaper of the University of Iowa community since 1868

The Daily Iowan

The independent newspaper of the University of Iowa community since 1868

The Daily Iowan

Mug of John Muriello.

John Muriello, former UI professor, receives sentence for porn possession, drug distribution charges

Alejandro Rojas, Summer Editor July 25, 2023

John Robert Muriello, a former University of Iowa music school professor, has been sentenced to 25 years in prison for conspiracy to distribute more than 50 grams of methamphetamine that resulted in...

Adele Miles decorates a plate during a Ragbrai event hosted by the University of Iowa Stead Family Children’s Hospital in Iowa City, on Wednesday, July 19, 2023.

Photos: UIHC hosts RAGBRAI event at Stead Family Children’s Hospital for patients

Cody Blissett, Visual Editor July 19, 2023

University of Iowa Hospital and Clinics child life specialists and the UI Health Care RAGBRAI team hosted a RAGBRAI event at the UI Stead Family Children’s Hospital in Iowa City on Wednesday. Roughly...

Photo from Iowa City Police Department press release.

Iowa City Police search for woman who went missing on Monday

Alejandro Rojas, Summer Editor July 19, 2023

The Iowa City Police Department is currently searching for Jill Crippes, who went missing on Monday. A press release from Monday states that Crippes, 47, was last seen by 1022 Estron St., walking...

Protesters leave the University of Iowa Pentacrest to march at a pro-abortion rights protest on Friday, June 24, 2022. The march went down to College Green Park, down Burlington Street and through the Pedestrian Mall before ending at the Pentacrest.

One year post Roe v. Wade overturning, rapid injunction follows passing of fetal heartbeat bill

Ellie Heeren, Hannah Janson, and Alejandro Rojas July 18, 2023

The nation’s wave of abortion bans started with the Supreme Court ruling which overturned Roe v. Wade on June 24, 2022. In the year since the Roe decision, Iowa City has felt the gravity of the Supreme...

The Polk County courthouse in Des Moines on Friday, Oct. 6, 2017. (Joseph Cress/The Daily Iowan)

Polk County judge places injunction on new abortion law

Alejandro Rojas, Summer Editor July 17, 2023

Polk County District Judge Joseph Seidlin placed an injunction on the new abortion law that was signed last Friday. In his ruling, Seidlin wrote that the courts should follow the current precedent...

The University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics main building is seen in Iowa City on Feb. 21, 2023.

UI Health Care announces search for next associate vice president and CEO

Alejandro Rojas, Summer Editor July 17, 2023

The University of Iowa Health Care announced Monday that it has begun its search for its next associate vice president and CEO of the UI Hospital and Clinics. The search will begin in August with...

An experiment involving a test scale-model ship is shown during a IIHR — Hydroscience and Engineering Research Facility open house in Coralville, Iowa, on Friday, July 14, 2023.

Photos: IIHR — Hydroscience and Engineering Research Facility open house

Cody Blissett, Visual Editor July 14, 2023

IIHR — Hydroscience and Engineering Research Facility hosted an open house in Coralville, Iowa, on Friday. The facility showcased a test scale-model ship, geological records, soil samples, water flooding...

An Iowa City police car is seen on March 2, 2023.

Jonathan McCaffery named as driver responsible for the fatal accident on May 22

Alejandro Rojas, Summer Editor July 12, 2023

Jonathan McCaffery, son of Iowa Basketball head coach Fran McCaffery, was revealed Wednesday to have been the driver responsible for the fatal car crash that occurred on May 22. Jonathan McCaffery,...

Iowa Quarterback Cade McNamara talks with teammates during a spring football practice at the Kinnick Stadium on Saturday, April 22, 2023.

Point/Counterpoint | How many games will Iowa football win in 2023?

Matt McGowan and Kenna Roering July 11, 2023

8-4 By: Matt McGowan The warming optimism of spring and summer doesn’t compare to the cold, biting reality of fall. Looking at the Hawkeyes' 2023 regular schedule, they will improve, but only by one...

Photo Illustration by Cody Blissett

US Supreme Court’s decision to overrule loan forgiveness and affirmative action will have an effect on UI students

Ellie Heeren and Hannah Janson July 11, 2023

On June 29, 2023, the U.S. Supreme Court struck down affirmative action for college admissions. The following Friday, June 30, it struck down Biden’s student loan forgiveness program. In the midst...

Iowa head coach Lisa Bluder walks down the side of the court during a 2023 NCAA women’s Final Four game between No. 1 South Carolina and No. 2 Iowa at American Airlines Arena in Dallas, Texas, on Friday, March 31, 2023. The Hawkeyes defeated the Gamecocks, 77-73.

Iowa women’s basketball head coach Lisa Bluder receives contract extension through 2029

Kenna Roering, Sports Editor July 7, 2023

Iowa women’s basketball head coach Lisa Bluder received a contract extension through 2029, the university announced in a release on Friday morning.  Bluder previously received a contract extension...

Fireworks explode over a carnival ride during the annual 4thFest in Coralville on Tuesday, July 4, 2023.

Photos: Coralville’s annual 4thFest

Coralville held its annual 4thFest on Tuesday. Thousands of attendees arrived to enjoy the parade, carnival, food, games, rides, and fireworks throughout the day. The festival began at 8:00 a.m. with...

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